Jack O'Brien & Miles Gray on Fatherhood, Being True to Yourself in a Relationship. Tech-Induced Loneliness & Embarrassing Rap Pasts

For the 22th episode of season 4, your fearless triad – Courtney Kocak, Sofiya Alexandra & Dave Rankin – is thrilled to welcome the hosts of the HowStuffWorks podcast The Daily Zeitgeist Jack O'Brien (who also co-founded Cracked.com) & Miles Gray to talk becoming a dad & finally being with someone who challenges you, respectively. First: The triad gives a glowing review of the "Beastie Boys Book: Live & Direct" tour, Dave fills us in on his new apartment & we talk about sleepover expectations for hookups vs. relationships.   Then: The Daily Zeitgeist fellas go deep with us about Jack proposing to his now wife, their wedding announcement rejection from The New York Times, how having kids has deepened their relationship, the ways fatherhood has changed him, the growth Miles has unlocked by being with a partner who challenges him, talking to his mom about #MeToo, his days in a rap group with Shia LaBeouf (!!!), the importance of being true to yourself in a relationship, the intangible effects of your parents staying together vs. splitting, the concept of "the one" & the derivatives of tech-induced loneliness (cuddle parties, sugar babies, podcast communities, etc.). Plus, Miles busts a rhyme!   This episode is brought to you by Solmar Hotels & Resorts. Check out solmar.com for booking & more information!   For more Jack O'Brien & Miles Gray: Listen to their podcast The Daily Zeitgeist Follow Jack on Twitter @jack_obrien Follow Miles on Twitter @milesofgray If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating & sexy review! xo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices